Surah As-Saffat Ayah 153

أَصْطَفَى ٱلْبَنَاتِ عَلَى ٱلْبَنِينَ

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What does Quran 37:153 say in English?

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 37:153 says: “Has He chosen daughters over sons?”

Which surah is Quran 37:153 in?

Quran 37:153 is in Surah As-Saffat, chapter 37 of the Quran.

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